What does the name Lewis mean?

The name Lewis means "Famous warrior".

What is the origin of the name Lewis?

Lewis is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 728 babies were named Lewis in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Lewis is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 728 ↗

All-Time Total: 142,937

Peak Year: 1921

Lewis is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German name Hludwig, meaning "famous warrior."

Boy names closely related to Lewis

Calvin Harvey Franklin Emmett Walter Otto Odin Finley

Girl names closely related to Lewis

Mabel Elsie Lennon Sylvie Wren Freya Margo Lenora

Names with similar meaning to Lewis

Aloysius Lou Louann Louie Louis Louise Lu Luann

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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